Official Podcast: Final Week 9 takeaways, is defense turning a corner?

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz look back at the biggest issues that faced the Colts in Week 9 and what can be done to fix them going forward. The gang also dives into some encouraging trends for Gus Bradley's defense as the page turns to Week 10 against the Bills.

Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks, and Casey Vallier discuss the Colts' quarterback change, with Joe Flacco set to start this Sunday in place of Anthony Richardson. The trio also dives into intriguing storylines about the team, relating them to Taylor Swift songs as her three upcoming shows in Indianapolis approach. Lastly, Matt Taylor interviews Josh Downs as they engage in a fun game of "Trick or Treat," exploring the offensive threats posed by the Vikings ahead Sunday Night's game in Minnesota.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz look at what head coach Shane Steichen meant when he said the Colts are evaluating everything, including Anthony Richardson as the team's starting quarterback. Does Richardson tapping out of Sunday's game mean anything here? And where does the Colts offense need to improve? Larra is also joined by NFL Network's Jamie Erdahl, a Minnesota native, ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks and Casey Vallier dive into the Colts' rematch with the Houston Texans and look at how Jonathan Taylor and DeForest Buckner could impact Week 8 if they're able to play. Matt Taylor also catches up with cornerback Kenny Moore II ahead of Sunday's game at NRG Stadium.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz take one last look back on some key moments and developments from the Colts' Week 7 win over the Miami Dolphins and peek at a looming difficult stretch of games, starting with Sunday's showdown against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. The gang looks at how Anthony Richardson can play better, what's real from the defense and how DeForest Buckner and Jonathan Taylor's potential returns this week will improve things for the Colts.

Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks, and Casey Vallier discuss the Colts returning to Indy following back-to-back AFC South road games. They explore strategies for the team to improve its performance, currently sitting at 3-3 with equal points scored and allowed at 139 and Matt Taylor interviews punter Rigoberto Sanchez, AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 6.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz take one last look back at the Colts' Week 6 win over the Tennessee Titans and look ahead to what they want to see from Anthony Richardson when he's expected to start Sunday vs. Miami. The gang then dives into some half-baked takes on the 2024 Colts and talks through if they're real or not, like if Josh Downs might lead this team in receptions and the kind of impact DeForest Buckner could make on the defense when he returns from injured reserve.

Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks, and Casey Vallier discuss the Colts' growing list of injuries, highlighting the recent addition of Michael Pittman Jr. to the injury report. They also explore pressing challenges the team faces in a "buying or keep trying" segment, and Matt interviews Colts running back Tyler Goodson outside the locker room about his role and how the team is adjusting with Jonathan Taylor sidelined.